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I'm looking to put on an exhaust on my TL, (just a muffler for now no tips). I would love to put on the XLR8 full catback but that's not in my price range at the moment. I've been looking at the magnaflows and i think they sound alright the only problem is i have no idea which one to buy i would prefer direct fit so i can install it in my driveway im just trying to hear the exhaust right now but i will probably upgrade to an ATLP or XLR8 in the future. I don't know if you have to weld on the TL's but I've installed Flowmasters on a 09 Ram in the driveway with no problems. I would prefer no drone but if there is some it has to be minimal thanks.

justnspace

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go to an exhaust shop. they'll figure EVERYTHING out for you for about $60 + the price of the magnaflows...

and yes, the muffler has to be cut off from the piping and the mangnaflow welded back in it's place...

dopeboy1

If you really want to install them yourself its fairly simple. Just make sure you get ones that are direct fit. If you need to you can measure the circumference of your pipes and use the internet to find the diameter. Install is just a matter of dropping the back of the exhaust down, measure the length of your new mufflers from tip to tip to know where to cut out the stock mufflers and then use a saws all to cut out the stock mufflers at the spots you've measured and weld in the new ones.

KarKraze

Agree with "Justnspace" . Aftermarket universal mufflers involve a bit of custom work since they are not a direct bolt on. You will need to cut the pipes, get hangers, use lap band clamps etc. A muffler shop will handle all this for you, do a clean install and it will not be extraordinarily expensive.

ExcelerateRep

If you planned on staying stock then you'll need a 2.25" inlet and outlet on whatever body length you choose.

If you can't find what you're looking for in 2.25" then 2.5" can work as well, but doesn't line up quite as nice since the diameter is a little bigger so you may need a couple adapters.

Check us out online for all your exhaust needs: Exhaust » MagnaFlow - Excelerate's Honda & Acura Store - Japanese Performance Specialist

And when you're ready for your XLR8 system, we'll be here!

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Thanks I'm going with magnaflow 11225 for now with the resonators i'll post pictures and video's once they're installed.

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Finally got the exhaust done, i went with a muffler delete and replaced my resonators with magnaflow glasspacks the part number is 18135. The only thing i want to add to the exhaust now is either the xlr8 v2 j-pipe or the rv6. Anybody want give their opinions of the j-pipe they have?

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Cold start
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iI0Fb1QVH8o

Warm Start
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyUeFqLF3Ds

Blaze9

I've got the XLR8. it needs about 1/2in of spacers for one of the cross bars. But it was super simple to install on a driveway with the car lifted and on stands. No issues whatsoever. Love the sound, I think there is definitely some sound gains, a low growl which sounds good.

justnspace

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Doesnt matter the brand...pick one.

dopeboy1

Justn is right you should really just pick one because they are both great. The choice was easy for me because RV6 is the only company that makes a product to replace the pre cats. Got to respect and support that imo.

justnspace

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both are great vendors. both make great products. it comes down to price point and who you are more loyal too.
I buy from both, XLR8 and RV6.

ExcelerateRep

If you were interested in an XLR8 Jpipe feel free to send me a PM for pricing!

We should be able to help you out a bit!

VanyDotK

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I had the RV6 jpipe for about 4 years 40k miles and it's holding up well. No cracks or issues with the welds. If you hold off until next month RV6 usually has a black Friday sale and you can save yourself a few bucks. Here is the link to my RV6 jpipe review https://acurazine.com/forums/4g-tl-p...-today-923412/

KarKraze

I had my RV6 J Pipe since Dec 2011, no issues to date.

Blaze9

I bought the xlr8 pipe a few months ago and couldn't be happier. I'm 99% sure I installed it properly but it still needs some spacers on the cross bar right under the pipe, so I added about 1/2 an inch of space using oversized nuts.

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Thanks for the advice on the j-pipes im probably going to get to rv6 pipe when it goes on sale.

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I picked up the RV6 HFPC's from the marketplace, i will be installing them as soon as the weather gets warmer here. I got a local shop to quote me on a custom j-pipe they told me $550 installed, since it would cost me over $700CAD for the bolt on stuff i'm going to go with them since they are a very reputable shop. I'll post some videos of the exhaust after the HFPC install, im expecting it to be louder which is what i want.

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Setup before hfpc

losiglow

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I have the XLR8 J-pipe and RV6 HFPC's. Love em. Great quality and both freed up a few ponies. I say "free up" because these don't add power, they free up existing power, which in my opinion is better than "power adders" because they also increase efficiency. The same effect but positive effects on mileage and no additional strain on the engine (less strain in fact). I recommend Ktuner afterward to really unlock their potential though. Anytime you're messing with engine airflow you're going to want to tune if you can. The ideal air/fuel ratios may be different when making those types of changes. Just make sure you do all the mods you want to do first. Then tune.

Do all that little by little if needed. The stuff ain't cheap. It's not eBay garbage. XLR8 may be able to hook you up with a deal if you purchase more than one item at a time.

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Installed the RV6 HFPC's car sounds sick now the camera doesn't do it justice.

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I plan on doing a true dual set up i'll get some pics and videos up once i start building it.